The cold layer in the Gulf of St. Lawrence

摘要: The origin of the cold water that forms a layer at intermediate depths in Gulf St. Lawrence has been examined. Bathythermograph data were used for period 1952–1962 and hydrographic station 1956–1962. geographic distribution temperature core shows does not enter gulf through Cabot Strait. correlation average winter air temperatures indicates situ cooling is dominant mechanism which produces layer. only external source an inflow Labrador Belle Isle Strait, indicated by current summer autumn modifications to This accounts 14% volume end season.